GEOG 5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Pleistocene, Biodiesel, Zooxanthellae
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How are plants adapted to the mediterranean climate. What are 5 megafauna that used to be in la. How have family planning programs changed fro the 60 and 70"s to now. Current status of population by region: awesome places, bad places. Phv/venereal warts: statistical fact: 30 to 50% in us, urban area 80% Herpes (20%) and syphilis (less then 1%): hiv/aids 1 in 300 people us. Coca is first in calories, protein, carbohydrates, fiber. Rich in calcium, phosphorous, iron, vitamin a and e. Cacao (theobroma cacao) the food of the gods aztec name. Genetically modified food: franken food: good things about it. Use: acorns were the primary food source for a number of california indians. Acorns were collected, leached with water in stream and basket to remove tannins (wine) then heated with rocks for mush. Use: indians poured hot water over berries to create cider. Use: indians brewed flowers for fevers, upset stomach, flu.
